Active NPI 1134393879 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alexander R Hellman , MD

Anesthesiology • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Hellman, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2008, Dr. Hellman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 320 E NORTH AVE.

Dr. Hellman is affiliated with Covenant Anesthesia Group Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

320 E North Ave
Dept. Of Anesthesiology

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Telephone 4123596241

Fax 4123593483

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Allegheny Radiology Associates, Ltd Facility NPI 1841297876

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -4.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.1 Yrs

State Avg: 27.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

371 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (2600 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

94.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hellman (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Pittsburgh Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	20	20	$910.00	$39.69
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	17	17	$1040.00	$64.90
64445 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve)	12	12	$910.00	$67.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	55	55	$350.88	$29.08
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	40	40	$1151.53	$44.46
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	22	22	$1439.29	$59.99
64445 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve)	12	12	$943.27	$50.08
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	11	11	$523.27	$39.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	48	48	$372.29	$30.18
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	34	34	$1305.37	$47.41
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	23	23	$1511.48	$61.23
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	15	15	$1120.45	$40.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	32	32	$362.00	$30.55
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	22	22	$1469.00	$60.81
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	14	14	$1265.00	$44.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	31	31	$351.00	$27.90
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	23	23	$1053.00	$43.41
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	21	21	$1426.00	$54.63
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	15	14	$351.00	$13.90
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	11	11	$1228.00	$53.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	58	57	$795.69	$117.70
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	16	16	$362.50	$30.41
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery	11	11	$1122.73	$176.82
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	11	11	$933.64	$148.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	169	164	$774.62	$117.57
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery	76	71	$1147.76	$182.22
00140 Anesthesia for procedure on eye	31	29	$964.52	$151.01
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	20	19	$988.00	$154.48
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	19	19	$985.26	$156.81
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	18	18	$837.78	$132.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License PA MD444971

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TN 57662

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Covenant Anesthesia Group Pc

990 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 378306976

Phone: 8658353560

Secondary Practice Locations

256 Fort Sanders West Blvd

Knoxville, TN 379223355

Phone: 8652444580

1901 W Clinch Ave

Knoxville, TN 379162307

Phone: 8655412600

1819 Clinch Ave

Knoxville, TN 379162434

Phone: 8655222949

210 Fort Sanders West Blvd

Knoxville, TN 379223355

Phone: 8655315200

1901 Clinch Ave

Knoxville, TN 379162307

Phone: 8655411111